The interpretation of pulsation data for Sun-like stars is currently facing
challenges quite similar to those faced by white dwarf modelers ten years ago.
The observational requirements for uninterrupted long-term monitoring are
beginning to be satisfied by successful multi-site campaigns and dedicated
satellite missions. But exploration of the most important physical parameters
in theoretical models has been fairly limited, making it difficult to establish
a detailed best-fit model for a particular set of oscillation frequencies. I
review the past development and the current state of white dwarf
asteroseismology, with an emphasis on what this can tell us about the road to
success for asteroseismology of other types of stars.Comment: 10 pgs, 4 figs, Internat'l Workshop on Asteroseismology (Nainital